RC 1/16 Sherman M4A3E8 with concrete armour

[Luis Manuel Marques]

This is my RC 1/16 Sherman M4A3E8 conversion from "I Love Kit"

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Well done, Sr. Marques! Shermans were "uparmored" in all kinds of ways, and here's a great example in 1/16. Gee, does the extra weight tax the motors?

[HERMAN BIX]

Lovely work.
What did you dues for the concrete Sir?

[Luis Manuel Marques]

Hi, I used balsa and no extra weight for the motors!! Thank you very much for your comments!

[Herr Dr. Professor]

I kept thinking that one might use some kind of putty for the "concrete." But your idea to use balsa wood makes sense, as it can be shaped and even roughened up to look like concrete when painted. Good thinking, Sr. Marques!

[Kaczor]

Looks good!

[Luis Manuel Marques]

I kept thinking that one might use some kind of putty for the "concrete." But your idea to use balsa wood makes sense, as it can be shaped and even roughened up to look like concrete when painted. Good thinking, Sr. Marques!

I used balsa wood with some putty! Easy to work and save time!!

[Luis Manuel Marques]

Some more pics about my building. I used Pershing Heng Long sprockets...a simple servo recoil and up/down main gun.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

It looks as if you were able to use the tracks from the kit. Do I see that correctly?

[Luis Manuel Marques]

It looks as if you were able to use the tracks from the kit. Do I see that correctly?

Yes, it is correct!!